LVP is a resilient vinyl flooring. It is impervious to water, staining and rot. Many planks now come with an attached waterproof rubber pad that makes it an extremely versatile choice for many spaces where traditional flooring won’t do. The color and pattern selection is nearly endless and it’s pricing runs from about $1/sqft to $4/sqft or more depending on features making it an excellent go to for any budget.

Hardwood flooring, as the name implies is made of hard wood varieties like Oak, Maple, and Mahogany, etc. Hardwood is dense, making it durable and long lasting. It’s primary drawback is that it doesn’t stand up well to excess moisture making it a less optimal choice for basements and kitchen/bath areas. It’s primary strength is that it can be finished in a variety of stains, resists wear from foot traffic and can be sanded and refinished many times throughout its life.

Engineered Hardwood has a thin piece of real Hardwood species laminated (glued) to a layered substrate of a cheaper wood product. The cost is substantially less than a traditional solid Hardwood floor, however it can only be sanded and refinished once or twice unlike its naturally grown cousin. It can however be used in below grade applications.

Tile is perhaps the most enduring flooring option on the market. It can be used virtually anywhere, is compatible with radiant heat systems, and once laid and set, is virtually indestructible. It’s primary weakness is fragility to pinpoint pressure impacts and shifts in the substrate it’s laid upon. It can be found in 4 foot slabs that mimic monolithic stone, all the way down to in 1 sq/inch porcelain or ceramic fragments. A properly laid tile floor can last many years before it needs any significant maintenance.

Carpet is an economical flooring option that comes in an endless variety of colors, patterns and textures. Soft varieties offer a plush experience for your feet, and help with dampening sound and insulating between levels of your home. The downside is that it is susceptible to excess moisture and stains as well as retaining odors and harboring mildew and pests. Ideal for use in bedrooms and halls but not recommended for entryways, below grade, kitchen or bath applications.

Epoxy Resin floors are extremely versatile and can be used in many residential applications as well as commercial kitchens, garages, basements and more. It bonds well to concrete and resists moisture and bacteria. Low VOC versions produce few odors allowing it to be used indoors. The downsides are that it bonds really well and requires a chemical stripping process or excessive sanding if you ever want to remove it.